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COVID-19 Limited Treatment Coverage of Oral Medications and Monoclonal Antibody Administration for the Uninsured Population
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine +2 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Sep 30, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois HFS now covers COVID-19 oral antivirals and monoclonal antibody administration for specific uninsured populations who meet Medicaid eligibility criteria. Billing teams must verify patient eligibility in MEDI system and check for 'Title XIX' designation before submitting claims through standard HFS processes.
Action Required
Immediately: For uninsured COVID-19 patients, check MEDI system to verify Recipient Identification Number (RIN) and confirm 'Title XIX' designation under Special Information. Only bill oral antiviral and monoclonal antibody claims for patients with Title XIX status through standard HFS fee-for-service system. Hold monoclonal antibody administration claims until further HFS notification. All claims must include COVID-19 diagnosis codes or risk recoupment.